Interlinking India’s lifelines
By Dipak Kurmi
In the arid plains of Bundelkhand, where the earth cracks under the relentless sun and rivers shrink to a trickle, the promise...
Why the Baku climate summit fell short in addressing the needs of women
By Joya Saikia
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held under unprecedented global tensions, underscored the pressing need for climate finance, particularly for...
At ZSI Shillong, Khasi Hills Long-tailed Lizard’s identity finally uncovered
ROOPAK GOSWAMI
Shillong, Dec 29: For nearly two decades, a mystery lay quietly in the collections of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in Shillong—two...
World Bank hails Meghalaya’s MCLLMP as a replicable model for community-led resource management
ROOPAK GOSWAMI
Shillong, Dec 26: The World Bank has said the successful outcomes of the Meghalaya Community-Led Landscape Management Project (MCLLMP) will serve as a...
Scientists say India’s ‘Deep Sea Mission’ on track; hydrothermal vent discovery just the beginning
By Gaurav Saini
New Delhi, Dec 26: India's Deep Sea Mission is on the right track, and the discovery of an active hydrothermal vent...
Haryana 2024: Election hustle, farmers’ struggle bookend sporting glory
By Sanjay Ganjoo
Chandigarh, Dec 25: For a state that witnessed two elections of great significance this year and accounted for more than 20 per...
Jesus: The Centre of Christmas
By Dr John Parankimalil SDB
Christmas is not merely a season of decorations, lights, and festive songs. At its heart, it is a celebration of...
Bethlehem plans another somber Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza
Bethleham, West Bank (AP): The Nativity Store in Manger Square has sold handmade olive wood carvings and religious items to people visiting the traditional...
More than 37,500 Bru tribal refugees rehabilitated in Tripura
By Achinta Borah
Ambassa (Tripura), Dec 23: Over 37,500 Bru tribals, who were affected by the ethnic violence in Mizoram in the late 1990s and...
Arunachal’s double drama: Political triumphs and trafficking turmoil in 2024
By Utpal Boruah
Itanagar, Dec 23: Arunachal Pradesh's political landscape underwent a major shift in 2024 as the BJP secured a third consecutive term, winning...
Christmas: A Celebration of Christ’s Birth, Generosity, and Global Traditions
By Dipak Kurmi
Christmas, a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, is a holiday rich in meaning and history. The name “Christmas” is derived...
Tura lit up ahead of Christmas celebrations, festivity hangs heavy in the air
Tura, Dec 21: Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, ‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!
It’s Christmas time and there’s excitement in the...
